Telewest Communications, parent company of Yorkshire Cable, today announced a new range of digital TV and phone packages.

The new digital Starter package - costing £9 a month - includes multi-channel digital TV, a phone line and selected free local calls. Telewest is rolling out interactive services, including TV e-mail, games, and online shopping and banking, across Yorkshire this month.

Philip Jansen, managing director of Telewest's consumer division, said: "Compare what you get for £9 with the cost of keeping the family entertained in other ways."